
Presented by the Racial Equity Screen Office, East by Northwest (EXNW) returns from July 18–20 this year. EXNW is a global next-generation creative summit designed to highlight, elevate, and empower equity-deserving creatives in and across film, TV, content, gaming, and animation.
As one of the world’s largest conferences for racialized people, this event features an exclusive line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and a glittering fundraiser ball. Highlights include panels like “Harnessing the Power of Racialized Creatives”, “Owning the Spotlight: Building a Canadian Star System for Racialized Talent” and “Gaming IP Across Platforms”, and more.
Stay tuned for the full lineup on the official website.
Start Date
July 18, 2025
End Date
July 20, 2025
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